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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,128.37, 679,974.34 and 253,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,128.37, 679,974.34 and 253,878.44 is: 380,136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,128.37 : 679,974.34 = 253,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,128.37/679,974.34 = 253,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,128.37x = 679,974.34 × 253,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,128.37x = 172,630,824,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,630,824,679.23/454,128.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,136.62

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